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PROPAGANDA

4.9 (128)
$30 and under
Italian
950 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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PROPAGANDA

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Arts District

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
Propaganda is an Italian wine bar serving the authentic Pizza Romana, Charcuterie, fine Cheeses, fresh Salads and amazing Italian Style tapas like our signature warm Focaccia Sandwiches, paired with a selection of over 100 wines by the bottles, by the glass and Tasting Flights and last and least our signature Negronis & Spritz Cocktails
Aperitivo Happy Hour everyday 3pm to 6pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Yan Wong Villani
  • Neighborhood
    Arts District
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Little-Tokyo Arts District Metro Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at PROPAGANDA.

4.9

4.9
(128)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Best Overall

  • Downtown

    Best Food

  • Downtown

    Best Service

  • Downtown

    Best Ambiance

  • Downtown

    Best Value

  • Downtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Downtown

    Lively

  • Downtown

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
PROPAGANDA offers "incredible food," with standout "pasta and pizza," including the "out of this world" pistachio pesto pizza. Guests enjoy a "super jazzy vibe," "amazing wine list," and "wonderful hospitality." The atmosphere is relaxed with both indoor and outdoor seating options. It's a "great neighborhood place" with "friendly service" and diverse Italian wines.
128 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Tahoe2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for an anniversary dinner, and the food was excellent. We had one of their pizzas and a charcuterie board. We had some of the house mixed drinks. The drinks were superb. The weight staff was kind and diligent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant

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  2. Esmie Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great service is great definitely returning

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  3. Mariana Gold

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing wine list with the best pizza!!! Love it!!

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  4. Audrey

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super jazzy vibe inside! Staff would check in throughout dinner and service was great. We ordered the spicy salame pizza, pistachio pesto pizza, insalata mista, and a macaroni pasta with bolognese. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend.

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  5. Rachael Gold

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this place! Propaganda never disappoints. The food is incredible, especially their pasta and pizza, and the pistachio pesto pizza is seriously out of this world! So flavorful and absolutely a must try. Their wine selection is equally impressive, with so many great options to complement the food. What makes the experience even better is the fantastic service. Everyone is welcoming, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel taken care of. Amazing food, excellent wine, and wonderful hospitality. Everything you could ask for in a great dining experience. Definitely one of my favorite spots and a place I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend!

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  6. Jennifer

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Food, ambience, service was amazing!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood place. Affordable and a great opportunity to try different Italian wines and cocktails.
    PROPAGANDAResponded on October 5, 2026
    Really appreciate it thanks so much for the great review. All the Best Claudio

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  8. Regis

    Orange County5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    overall very disappoonted pizza were not very good ingredient low quality service was non existent outside seating was great

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  9. Sunnie Gold

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious with amazing service. One of my favorite places to eat in the arts district.

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  10. Jane

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really nice to sit outside, I was concerned it would be too hot but the shrubbery gives shade and it was a perfect climate despite being a hot day. We had some Gorgonzola Dolce which came with toasted almonds, toasted bread and a fig jam. Then we had a pizza with anchovies, Calabrian chilli and olives Dessert was a layered, green (pistachio), chocolate and a pink (can’t remember if strawberry or raspberry!) covered in a dark chocolate shell. All the food was delicious and service was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. My only advice is the parking which is validated and therefore free or way cheaper than the nearby lots is a bit tricky to find! We circled a few times till we worked out how to access it but we found it in the end!
    PROPAGANDAResponded on October 5, 2026
    Jane sorry for the late replay, thanks so much for the very informative review and really appreciate the 5 stars. All the very Best Claudio

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Yan Wong Villani
  • Neighborhood
    Arts District
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Little-Tokyo Arts District Metro Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Propaganda has a pleasant patio and outdoor seating that guests frequently choose for a quieter, relaxed experience.

Portions are generous and shareable, guests report pizzas and boards are large enough to split between two or more people.

Yes, PROPAGANDA’s cozy, dimly lit interior, wine-focused menu and many guest mentions of date nights and anniversaries make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

For a quieter, relaxed visit to PROPAGANDA, aim for the aperitivo happy hour in the afternoon (every day, 3–6 pm) and grab a patio table; evenings inside tend to feel livelier.

Yes, families bring children to PROPAGANDA; guests describe bringing daughters and note kids (and parents) enjoying the pizza, so it’s welcoming for family visits.

Any day, the Aperitivo Happy Hour runs every day from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and guests frequently praise the happy-hour wines and spritzes.

The Spicy Salame Calabrese Tartufato pizza is a recurring favorite, guests repeatedly praise its spicy salame and truffle‑honey finish, and it appears on the current menu.

Propaganda feels like a cozy, intimate Italian wine bar, warm, dim lighting and walls of wine give it a romantic, enoteca‑style vibe, with a livelier interior and a quieter patio option.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished attire that’s comfortable and slightly elevated rather than formal.

Yes, PROPAGANDA runs an Aperitivo Happy Hour every day from 3–6 pm, and guests praise the happy-hour offerings (one guest even notes bottles being 20% off during happy hour).

PROPAGANDA has a cozy indoor dining area and wine-bar space plus an outdoor patio, many guests recommend sitting on the patio for a relaxed meal.

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PROPAGANDA

4.9
$30 and under
Italian
Arts District

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
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